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HF08 DXE

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Silver Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,786 mi
Last recorded146,786 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF08 DXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 146,786 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 146,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge of tread is worn past wear bar indicators (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 142,053 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake effort only just met

Fail 18 Mar 2024 142,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake effort only just met

Pass 16 Mar 2023 132,772 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 122,827 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner track rod has slight play at rack ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner track rod has slight play at rack ()

Pass 5 Mar 2021 117,430 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 111,506 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 111,506 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 102,024 miles

Brake pivot corroded but not seriously weakened rear aduster (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 93,269 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded feeding flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded feeding flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 84,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cut on inner wall

Pass 3 Aug 2015 72,818 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 58,073 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 48,274 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 48,262 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 37,145 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 28,108 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Gl?

Based on 50,164 MOT tests across 4,735 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
7,279
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
4,735
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 610
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 271
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 232
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 220
position lamp(s) not working 172
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HF08 DXE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Silver with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 84,380 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Gl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF08 DXE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HF08 DXE registered?

HF08 DXE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 10 May 2008.

Is HF08 DXE safe to buy?

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